by Downtown Magazine | May 14, 2015 | Music
I first learned about The Black Atlas when their publicist, Meijin Bruttomesso at Effectively Immediately PR, sent out a press release announcing the band’s debut album, “Devils,” being celebrated at The Manderley Bar at The McKittrick Hotel. Certainly not a venue I...
by Downtown Magazine | May 13, 2015 | Culture, Music
Ambrosia Parsley first achieved success as the front woman of Shivaree, who made four albums (three of which released in North America) and two EPs, as released by Capitol and Rounder/Zoe. Their music ultimately appeared in big movies like “Kill Bill” and “Silver...
by Downtown Magazine | May 13, 2015 | Culture, Music
Ambrosia Parsley first achieved success as the front woman of Shivaree, who made four albums (three of which released in North America) and two EPs, as released by Capitol and Rounder/Zoe. Their music ultimately appeared in big movies like “Kill Bill” and “Silver...
by Downtown Magazine | May 13, 2015 | Culture, Living, Music
A week ago, when my friend Mark asked when we were going to Sid Gold’s Request Room (165 West 26th Street), I did not know what he was talking about. After a few minutes of searching the web, I learned a number of facts that made this a must-visit establishment: It is...
by Downtown Magazine | May 10, 2015 | Culture, Music
Les Big Byrd may be a new band, and their May 2015 run may be their first trip to North America, but its members are hardly new to the music business. Founding members Joakim Åhlund and Frans Johannson both have experienced international success, with Ahland being...
by Downtown Magazine | May 7, 2015 | Culture, Europe, Events, Music
Whether you primarily know “The Final Countdown” as a song that went to #1 in 25 countries, for being regularly-licensed in TV and films (e.g. “Pitch Perfect,” “Arrested Development,” “Glee”), or through its dozens of cover versions, it is important to remember that...
